Advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan on Thursday, inaugurated the Sub-Divisional Horticulture (SDH) office at Meluri.
According to a DIPR report, the advisor said the present government focuses much on agri & allied sector, where horticulture was a major component.
He pointed out that with climatic change and with new technological inputs, farming should not only be a means for sustenance but also act as a business sector.
In his speech, Yitachu, MLA, said the most important element of economy for Nagas was agriculture.
At the programme, additional director, Horticulture Y. Bongti Konyak and Meluri Area Public Organisation president Rholetho Ngouri also delivered speeches.
Earlier, dedicatory prayer was offered by MVBC pastor, Rev. Müluote Nyuwi, welcome address and vote of thanks were delivered by EAC Meluri Tsalimse Sangtam and DHO Phek Senkalemba P respectively.
